The Tigers (28-6) advanced to next weekend's state quarterfinals at Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek.

"It's worked on me with this upcoming dual with Addison for several weeks, plotting the matchups and what they can do with their lineup," Hudson coach Scott Marry said. "We made some moves that really paid off, and we were able to maximize bonus points when we had to."

Hudson claimed its sixth straight regional title and eighth in the past 12 seasons.

"We work hard for each other," Hudson 215-pounder Jake Morgan said. "We want this for each other. We don't do this for ourselves. We work hard for the guys standing right next to us."

The Tigers won 10 of 14 bouts against Addison, earning bonus points in eight of the wins.

"I expected us to wrestle better, but Hudson is a good team," Addison coach Matt Seiser said. "They beat us fair and square. I just hate losing."

Hudson state champ Cole Weaver (130) started the final with a 52-second pin.

Wyatt Spangler (135) then earned a 12-2 major decision, one of several toss-up matches that went Hudson's way. Kyle Johnson, who moved from 152 to 145, and Alex Messer (160) also recorded major decisions.

"Those were rubber matches, and we ended up getting bonus," Marry said. "When that starts happening, it takes the wind out of everyone's sails on the other side."

Johnson's move had fans, coaches and wrestlers talking afterwards.

"I think that caught everyone by surprise," Marry said. "That was a big matchup, and we got a major out of it."

Addison 152-pounder and defending state champion Jared Bruner got the Panthers on the scoreboard with a first-period pin. The senior earned his 150th career victory.

"Ultimately, it's just a win," said Bruner. "I just go out there and wrestle, and if I win, I win, and if I lose, I lose."

Addison's Dakota Keenoy (171) won by decision, and teammate Josh Betts (189) pinned to make it 24-15 Hudson after eight weights. However, Morgan restored Hudson's momentum for good with a third-period pin.

"We knew they were going to be tough coming in," said Morgan, who finished the night with two pins. "We knew what we had to do, and we got it done."

Mason Lopinski closed the match with yet another Hudson major decision. The Tigers beat Addison in the postseason for the sixth straight year.

"I think what it boils down to is our guys need to start believing that we belong back up there (at Battle Creek)," Seiser said. "I don't think it takes anything other than hard work. If you outwork everybody and set goals for yourself and get stronger and faster, the rest takes care of itself."

Hudson's seed and opponent for the quarterfinals will be announced Sunday on the MHSAA website.

"We're running on all cylinders," Marry said. "We're starting to peak at the right time. I think we're primed and ready to make a run for it next weekend."

NOTES-- Addison and Hudson have combined for seven of the past eight Division 4 state championships.

-- Weaver extended his win streak to 94 matches dating to last season.

-- The regional final featured 12 ranked wrestlers and eight returning state placers.

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